adding or deleting sentences
summary
the lesson focuses on strategies for answering rhetorical skills questions on the act, specifically those asking whether to add or delete sentences in a passage. it provides a detailed approach to tackling these questions, emphasizing the importance of understanding the rationale behind each answer choice.
- introduction to a specific type of rhetorical skills question involving the addition or deletion of sentences.
- explanation of the structure of these questions, including the 'yes' or 'no' format followed by a rationale.
- strategy for dealing with uncertain answers by evaluating the factual accuracy of the rationales provided.
- example questions are used to illustrate the process of determining the necessity of a sentence in the context of a paragraph.
- key reasons for adding or deleting sentences are clarified, with emphasis on relevance and contribution to the text's main point.
- advice on simplifying the decision-making process by focusing on the factual content and direct impact of the sentence in question.
chapters
00:00
understanding rhetorical skills questions
00:41
strategies for answer choices
02:26
evaluating rationales
07:35
key tips for adding or deleting sentences